Smoke-N-Spirits

“Everyday Smoke”

Overall the Duke of Devon is a fine everyday smoke. The construction is great and the draw is consistently smooth from cigar to cigar. The end cap is well formed making for a easy cut and good draw, I did however have a qualm with the construction of the triple cap. In a perfect world the cap would have 3 even lines where the end pieces were attached. This cigar was a bit messy (note the first picture) but none net less well formed.

The taste is a little unrefined but not bad, it has hits of nuttiness on the back of the tongue and smokes a little hot if you’re not careful. The burn was consistent and I didn’t feel like I needed to ash it until it burned about an inch of the stick. When I did ash it was no more than a light tap to reveal the perfect cherry.

This is a great cigar for driving, playing golf, fishing, camping, or handing out to your friends, you get the picture. If you are going to spend some time sitting talking with friends or reading I would not recommend this cigar. Invest in something more refined. I bought these smokes from Cigar Internationals “Joe Cigar”, $29.99 for 10 sticks.

OVERALL RATING: 73

Appearance and Construction: 13

Flavor: 12

Smoking Characteristics: 20

Overall Impression: 28

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